Final/OT2021 Week 18

Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV

Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders, Week 18 2021

Los Angeles Chargers

Away

32

Las Vegas Raiders

HomeWon

35

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Chargers014015332
Raiders10739635

LAC 32LV 35 Final/OT

  • Passing leader

    Justin Herbert

    LAC · QB

    28.4PPR pts

    34/64, 383 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Austin Ekeler

    LAC · RB

    28.9PPR pts

    16 ATT, 64 YDS, 1 TD, 5 REC, 35 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Chargers leader

    Mike Williams

    LAC

    26.9PPR pts

    9 REC, 119 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Casey Hayward

    LV

    1 INT, 3 TKL

Raiders 35, Chargers 32: Las Vegas wins it in overtime

Las Vegas led 17–14 at halftime, regulation ended 29–29, and the Raiders won it 35–32 in overtime. Los Angeles outgained the Raiders 440–346.

The Chargers went 4-for-18 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Raiders kept the ball for 38:41 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 14 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin LV 0 turnovers
  • +25% third-down rate LV 47% · LAC 22%
  • +7:22 time of possession LV 38:41 · LAC 31:19

Game Highlights

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Why the Raiders Won

Las Vegas won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Chargers vs Raiders
ChargersStatRaiders
2Turnovers0
22%Third-down conversion47%
31:19Time of possession38:41
Other team stats
440Total yards346
5.0Yards per play4.7
88Plays74

Scoring Summary

The Raiders scored three touchdowns and five field goals; the Chargers scored four touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Chargers vs Raiders
TimeTeamPlayLACLV
1st quarter
10:50LVDaniel Carlson 24-yard FG Takes lead03
3:14LVDerek Carr → Hunter Renfrow, 12-yard TD Extends leadDaniel Carlson XP010
2nd quarter
12:42LACAustin Ekeler 14-yard TD runDustin Hopkins XP710
1:52LACJustin Herbert → Austin Ekeler, 14-yard TD Takes leadDustin Hopkins XP1410
0:37LVJosh Jacobs 1-yard TD run Takes leadDaniel Carlson XP1417
3rd quarter
8:03LVDaniel Carlson 31-yard FG Extends lead1420
4th quarter
14:14LVDerek Carr → Hunter Renfrow, 2-yard TD Extends lead2-pt try failed1426
8:23LVDaniel Carlson 52-yard FG Extends lead1429
4:28LACJustin Herbert → Joshua Palmer, 23-yard TDJustin Herbert → Austin Ekeler, 2-pt conversion2229
0:00LACJustin Herbert → Mike Williams, 12-yard TD Ties gameDustin Hopkins XP2929
Overtime
7:09LVDaniel Carlson 40-yard FG Takes lead2932
4:30LACDustin Hopkins 41-yard FG Ties game3232
0:00LVDaniel Carlson 47-yard FG Game winner3235

Fantasy Points: Chargers vs Raiders, Week 18 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Austin EkelerLACRB28.9 PTSRB1
  2. Justin HerbertLACQB28.4 PTSQB2
  3. Mike WilliamsLACWR26.9 PTSWR8
  4. Josh JacobsLVRB22.4 PTSRB5

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin HerbertLACQB28.4QB234/643833121080.4Start/Sit →
Derek CarrLVQB14.3QB1820/36186201-1088.4
Marcus MariotaLVQB2.5QB341/1400423083.3Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Austin EkelerLACRB28.9RB1RB16641125351Start/Sit →
Mike WilliamsLACWR26.9WR8WR———1791191
Josh JacobsLVRB22.4RB5RB26132122120Start/Sit →
Hunter RenfrowLVWR16.9WR27WR1-4054132
Joshua PalmerLACWR14.5WR32WR———94451Start/Sit →
Jared CookLACTE12.0TE11TE———74800
Jalen GuytonLACWR11.2WR43WR———96520
Keenan AllenLACWR11.2WR42WR———86520Start/Sit →
Bryan EdwardsLVWR10.3WR49WR———54630
Zay JonesLVWR7.7WR56WR———85270
Foster MoreauLVTE6.0TE21TE———22500Start/Sit →
Jalen RichardLVRB4.7RB53RB22402230
Darren WallerLVTE4.2TE28TE———92220Start/Sit →
Justin JacksonLACRB2.0RB69RB32001000
Tre' McKittyLACTE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Keenan AllenWR82 snaps88%
  2. Austin EkelerRB78 snaps84%
  3. Mike WilliamsWR67 snaps72%
  4. Jared CookTE65 snaps70%
  5. Joshua PalmerWR56 snaps60%

Target Share64 targets

  1. Mike Williams27%, 17 targets
  2. Austin Ekeler19%, 12 targets
  3. Jalen Guyton14%, 9 targets
  4. Joshua Palmer14%, 9 targets
  5. Keenan Allen13%, 8 targets
  6. Other14%, 9 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler76%, 16 carries
  2. Justin Jackson14%, 3 carries
  3. Justin Herbert10%, 2 carries

Las Vegas Raiders

Snap Share

  1. Zay JonesWR71 snaps89%
  2. Darren WallerTE62 snaps78%
  3. Josh JacobsRB57 snaps71%
  4. Bryan EdwardsWR56 snaps70%
  5. Hunter RenfrowWR51 snaps64%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Darren Waller27%, 9 targets
  2. Zay Jones24%, 8 targets
  3. Hunter Renfrow15%, 5 targets
  4. Bryan Edwards15%, 5 targets
  5. Jalen Richard6%, 2 targets
  6. Other12%, 4 targets

Carry Share34 carries

  1. Josh Jacobs76%, 26 carries
  2. Marcus Mariota12%, 4 carries
  3. Jalen Richard6%, 2 carries
  4. Derek Carr3%, 1 carries
  5. Hunter Renfrow3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Zay JonesLVWR7189%824%0
Keenan AllenLACWR8288%813%0
Austin EkelerLACRB7884%1219%16
Darren WallerLVTE6278%927%0
Mike WilliamsLACWR6772%1727%0
Josh JacobsLVRB5771%26%26
Bryan EdwardsLVWR5670%515%0
Jared CookLACTE6570%711%0
Hunter RenfrowLVWR5164%515%1
Foster MoreauLVTE4961%26%0
Joshua PalmerLACWR5660%914%0
Jalen GuytonLACWR5054%914%0
Jalen RichardLVRB2430%26%2
Stephen AndersonLACTE2527%00%0
Tre' McKittyLACTE2224%12%0
Justin JacksonLACRB1718%12%3
Derek CarrierLVTE1215%00%0
DeSean JacksonLVWR810%00%0
Tyron Billy-JohnsonLVWR45%00%0
Andre RobertsLACWR33%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+7.8Hunter Renfrow16.9 PTS vs 9.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−11.0Darren Waller4.2 PTS vs 15.2 xFP
  • Highest expected volume30.5 xFPAustin Ekeler28.9 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB28.930.5−1.684%76% car—01676%1219%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB28.429.4−1.0100%64 att—64210%00%
Mike WilliamsLAC · —26.928.6−1.772%27% tgt—000%1727%
Josh JacobsLV · RB22.420.1+2.371%76% car—02676%26%
Derek CarrLV · QB15.316.5−1.294%36 att—3613%00%
Darren WallerLV · TE4.215.2−11.078%27% tgt—000%927%
Jalen GuytonLAC · WR11.215.2−4.054%14% tgt—000%914%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR14.515.2−0.760%14% tgt—000%914%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR11.213.5−2.388%13% tgt—000%813%
Zay JonesLV · WR7.713.5−5.889%24% tgt—000%824%
Jared CookLAC · TE12.011.8+0.270%11% tgt—000%711%
Hunter RenfrowLV · WR16.99.1+7.864%15% tgt—013%515%
Bryan EdwardsLV · WR10.38.4+1.970%15% tgt—000%515%
Jalen RichardLV · RB4.74.70.030%6% tgt—026%26%
Justin JacksonLAC · RB2.03.6−1.618%14% car—0314%12%
Foster MoreauLV · TE7.03.4+3.661%6% tgt—000%26%
Marcus MariotaLV · QB2.53.0−0.59%1 att—1412%00%
Tre' McKittyLAC · TE0.01.7−1.724%2% tgt—000%12%

Team totals: Chargers 64 targets and 21 carries; Raiders 33 targets and 34 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Justin Herbert

LAC · QB · 28.4 pts on 29.4 expected

34 of 64 passing for 383 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 2 carries for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 29.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Derek Carr

LV · QB · 15.3 pts on 16.5 expected

20 of 36 passing for 186 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 carry for -1 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.5 expected.

Austin Ekeler Volume, no payoff

LAC · RB · 28.9 pts on 30.5 expected

12 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 35 yards and 1 touchdown; 16 carries (76% of the team's) for 64 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 30.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Mike Williams

LAC · — · 26.9 pts on 28.6 expected

17 targets (27% of the team's), 9 catches for 119 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 28.6 expected.

Josh Jacobs Strong role

LV · RB · 22.4 pts on 20.1 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 12 yards; 26 carries (76% of the team's) for 132 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Josh Jacobs →

Darren Waller Unlucky

LV · TE · 4.2 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (27% of the team's), 2 catches for 22 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Darren Waller →

Zay Jones Unlucky

LV · WR · 7.7 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 5 catches for 27 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Hunter Renfrow Ran hot

LV · WR · 16.9 pts on 9.1 expected

5 targets (15% of the team's), 4 catches for 13 yards and 2 touchdowns; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for -4 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 9.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Austin Ekeler played 84% of the snaps, up from a 63% season average.
  • Stock up: Joshua Palmer played 60% of the snaps, up from a 37% season average.

Las Vegas Raiders

  • Stock up: Zay Jones played 89% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chargers defense and Raiders defense
Points allowed toChargers DRaiders D
QBs17.517.1
RBs25.926.8
WRs28.527.9
TEs17.214.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Las Vegas opened at 41% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Raiders win probability

Raiders win probability by game minuteRaiders started at 41%, stood at 56% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 13 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4OT100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −27Herbert → Ekeler, 14-yd TD56% → 28%Q2 1:52
  2. +28Jacobs 1-yd TD run28% → 56%Q2 0:37
  3. −42Herbert → Williams, 12-yd TD88% → 46%Q4 0:00
  4. −30Hopkins 41-yd FG77% → 48%OT 4:30
  5. +50Carlson 47-yd FG50% → >99%OT 0:00

Swing in Raiders win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chargers vs Raiders
Los Angeles ChargersMeasureLas Vegas Raiders
88Plays74
76%Pass rate54%
5.3Yds / dropback4.3
4.0Yds / carry5.1
4/18Third downs8/17

Efficiency edge Las Vegas ran 14 fewer plays but gained 1.1 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • LAC Williams 27% · Ekeler 19% · Guyton 14%
  • LV Waller 27% · Jones 24% · Edwards 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chargers vs Raiders
ResultLACLV
Touchdowns43
Field goals15
Punts34
Turnovers10
Turnovers on downs10
Missed field goals10

LV turnover edge: +1

  • The Raiders opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 61-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Raiders drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to eight minutes.
All 24 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LVQ1 15:009614:10Field goal
LACQ1 10:50381:39Punt
LVQ1 9:115122:27Punt
LVQ1 6:446233:30Touchdown
LACQ1 3:1414755:32Touchdown
LVQ2 12:425293:48Punt
LACQ2 8:5413907:02Touchdown
LVQ2 1:527751:15Touchdown
LACQ2 0:373-30:27Punt
LVQ2 0:101-10:10End of half
LACQ3 15:006383:18Missed FG
LVQ3 11:42321:00Punt
LACQ3 10:42471:50Downs
LVQ3 8:52440:49Field goal
LACQ3 8:03301:32Punt
LVQ3 6:3113837:17Touchdown
LACQ4 14:14351:19Interception
LVQ4 12:558304:32Field goal
LACQ4 8:2314753:55Touchdown
LVQ4 4:283-62:22Punt
LACQ4 2:0619832:06Touchdown
LVOT 10:007532:51Field goal
LACOT 7:098522:39Field goal
LVOT 4:308464:30Field goal
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Chargers vs Raiders Head-to-Head

The Chargers and Raiders first met in 1960 and have played 134 times since. They have been AFC West rivals since 1970.

All-time series
70–62–2Raiders lead, 134 meetings since 1960
Postseason
1–0Raiders won in 1980
Largest Chargers win
44–01961
Largest Raiders win
63–212023

Since 2021

7–4 Chargers lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Chargers win, R = Raiders win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 14 Chargers at Raiders Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chargers vs Raiders
ChargersStatRaiders
9-8Record10-7
27.9Points per game22.0
390.2Yards per game363.8
5.9Yards per play5.7
27.0Points allowed per game25.8
360.1Yards allowed per game337.2

Chargers vs Raiders Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
LAC −3Chargers failed to cover by 6
Total
49.5Over: 67 points scored (by 17.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chargers26.332+5.8
Raiders23.335+11.8

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Chargers 1–1 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Los Angeles Chargers

Against the spread
8–9
Over/under
10–7
ATS as favorite
4–7
ATS as underdog
3–2
ATS on the road
4–4

Las Vegas Raiders

Against the spread
8–9
Over/under
8–9
ATS as favorite
2–5
ATS as underdog
6–4
ATS at home
4–5

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Chargers vs Raiders Fantasy Outlook for 2026

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chargers vs Raiders Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Chargers vs Raiders Week 18 game?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35–32 in Week 18 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV, on January 9, 2022. See the Raiders' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Chargers vs Raiders?

The final score was Raiders 35, Chargers 32 in overtime. The Raiders led 17–14 at halftime, and the second half went Chargers 15, Raiders 12 before overtime.

What happened in the Chargers vs Raiders game?

Las Vegas led 17–14 at halftime, regulation ended 29–29, and the Raiders won it 35–32 in overtime. Los Angeles outgained the Raiders 440–346. Austin Ekeler led all players with 5 catches for 35 yards and a touchdown, plus 16 carries for 64 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Chargers committed 2 turnovers, the Raiders none.

What was the game-winning score in Chargers vs Raiders?

Daniel Carlson's 47-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the overtime gave the Raiders a 35–32 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chargers vs Raiders?

Austin Ekeler led the game with 28.9 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 18, on 5 catches for 35 yards and a touchdown, plus 16 carries for 64 rushing yards and a touchdown. Justin Herbert was next with 28.4 (QB2). See Austin Ekeler's 2021 game log.

Who led Chargers vs Raiders in passing, rushing and receiving?

Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 34 of 64 for 383 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Josh Jacobs (LV) led in rushing with 26 carries for 132 yards and a touchdown. Mike Williams (LAC) led in receiving with 9 catches for 119 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Austin Ekeler score against the Raiders?

Austin Ekeler scored 28.9 points in PPR leagues, 26.4 in half-PPR and 23.9 in standard scoring against the Raiders in Week 18 of the 2021 season, on 5 catches for 35 yards and a touchdown, plus 16 carries for 64 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 76% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Chargers vs Raiders?

Hunter Renfrow outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 16.9 PPR points on 9.1 xFP (+7.8). Darren Waller fell furthest short, with 4.2 points on 15.2 xFP (−11.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Raiders beat the Chargers?

The Raiders beat the Chargers 35–32 because they won the turnover battle 2–0. Daniel Carlson's 47-yard field goal put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Chargers vs Raiders record?

The Raiders lead the all-time series 70–62–2 across 134 meetings since 1960, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Chargers and Raiders last play before this game?

Before Week 18 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on October 4, 2021, when the Chargers beat the Raiders 28–14.

Have the Chargers and Raiders met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1980 playoffs. The Chargers are 0–1 against the Raiders in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Chargers vs Raiders?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chargers −3, making the Los Angeles Chargers 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 49.5. That implied about 26.3 points for the Chargers and 23.3 for the Raiders.

Did Chargers vs Raiders go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 49.5, and the teams combined for 67 points, 17.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Chargers vs Raiders?

The Raiders covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Chargers −3. The final margin was 3 points.